Cost of living in Germany compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (R$ 86) | R$ 36 | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (R$ 51) | R$ 35 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.45 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.51 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.12 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.04 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 34) | R$ 26 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.63 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.03 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.75 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (R$ 5.34) | R$ 5.92 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 35) | R$ 44 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.95 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 135% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,848 (R$ 9,600) | R$ 3,752 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,515 (R$ 7,874) | R$ 2,474 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €235 (R$ 1,223) | R$ 622 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,206 (R$ 6,266) | R$ 2,712 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €939 (R$ 4,880) | R$ 1,673 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €203 (R$ 1,053) | R$ 613 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (R$ 166) | R$ 91 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (R$ 1,890) | R$ 1,945 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (R$ 605) | R$ 659 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (R$ 51) | R$ 30 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (R$ 88) | R$ 21 | + 320% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (R$ 427) | R$ 258 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (R$ 200) | R$ 251 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (R$ 478) | R$ 403 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (R$ 628) | R$ 313 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,798 (R$ 139,227) | R$ 117,955 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.48 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (R$ 333) | R$ 233 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (R$ 44) | R$ 22 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 39) | R$ 44 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (R$ 386) | R$ 257 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.24 (R$ 17) | R$ 23 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.65 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.18 (R$ 17) | R$ 19 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.33 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (R$ 119) | R$ 55 | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Germany | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (R$ 234) | R$ 111 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (R$ 121) | R$ 64 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €177 (R$ 920) | R$ 239 | + 286% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (R$ 325) | R$ 199 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 52) | R$ 29 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.55 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €617 (R$ 3,205) | R$ 4,422 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (R$ 0.54) | R$ 1.26 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (R$ 216) | R$ 131 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R$ 40) | R$ 11 | + 258% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,593 prices entered by 2,155 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 63% more expensive than in Brazil
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